LNP President Gary Spence says Queensland's new law banning political donations from property developers has forced him to resign from his role with the party, with legal advice suggesting he could face possible jail time due to his background in urban development.

Mining firm Adani is urging the Federal Court to throw out a legal challenge to its Queensland coal mine by five traditional owners, telling the court they have no money to pay costs if the court decision goes against them.

The Australian Conservation Foundation launches a legal challenge to a decision to bypass environmental impact assessment of Adani's licence to use up to 12.5 billion litres of water a year for its central Queensland coal mine project.